Star Trek's Ultimate Comeback: The ONE Character Who Must Return in Legacy!

Star Trek: Legacy aims to continue the Star Trek storyline in the 25th century, offering a plethora of characters from various points in the franchise's history. Terry Matalas, the creator of Star Trek: Picard season 3, presents Legacy as a follow-up to his widely praised series. The show will center around the adventures of the USS Enterprise-G crew, led by Captain Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) from Star Trek: Voyager. Additionally, the bridge crew of the Enterprise-G includes Ensign Jack Crusher (Ed Speleers) and Lt. Sidney La Forge (Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut), who are the children of iconic characters from Star Trek: The Next Generation.

The substantial historical context surrounding the Enterprise-G's bridge ensures the potential for regular appearances from characters spanning Star Trek: The Next Generation to Voyager and beyond. While Star Trek: Legacy has yet to receive official commissioning, Alex Kurtzman acknowledges the undeniable demand for more Star Trek content, specifically spinoffs from Star Trek: Picard. Both Terry Matalas and Todd Stashwick have confirmed the return of Captain Liam Shaw in some capacity, which will undoubtedly delight fans of the former USS Titan-A captain known for his abrasive demeanor. Alongside Shaw, there are at least 11 other essential Star Trek characters that should be included in the Picard sequel series.

10 Alexander, Son of Worf

Alexander Rozhenko, portrayed by Marc Worden, did not appear in any of the three seasons of Star Trek: Picard, unlike other offspring from The Next Generation. However, with the return of Captain Worf (played by Michael Dorn) in Star Trek, it seems inevitable that Alexander's return will follow suit. It would be intriguing to witness the impact of Worf's newfound spiritual perspective on his paternal relationship with Alexander, considering their past difficulties in The Next Generation. Moreover, the reemergence of TNG-style Klingons in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds provides an excellent opportunity to delve into the Klingon Empire through the lens of Worf and Alexander. Since the conclusion of the Dominion War, the Klingon Empire has remained relatively inactive, making a visit from the Federation of the 25th Century long overdue.

9 Alandra La Forge

Ensign Alandra La Forge (Mica Burton) should be promoted to Lieutenant and appointed as the new Chief Engineer of the Starship Enterprise. While Sidney's assignment on the USS Titan-A was confirmed in the Star Trek: Picard finale, it remains uncertain where Alandra is currently stationed. It is possible that she is still working alongside her father at the Athan Prime Fleet Museum, but her character deserves to explore new opportunities. Alandra is the most suitable candidate for the Chief Engineer position in Star Trek: Legacy, and it is expected that the show will acknowledge this and promote her if it goes ahead.

8 Jake Sisko

As the Federation undergoes reconstruction following the collaboration between the Changelings and Borg in Star Trek: Picard season 3, the civilian population necessitates the presence of a seasoned journalist and commentator who possesses firsthand knowledge of the Dominion War. Thus, Jake Sisko (Cirroc Lofton) would be an exceptional recurring character in Star Trek: Legacy. Journalism remains relatively unexplored in the Star Trek universe, making Jake, the son of the esteemed Starfleet veteran and Bajoran religious figure Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, a remarkable addition to the Legacy ensemble. By introducing Jake, the series can venture into uncharted territory for the franchise, thus

7 Dal R'El

Star Trek: Prodigy's second season has been canceled, leaving the characters in a quandary about their future unless they can secure a new streaming platform. This news is disheartening because fans may never know whether Dal R'El (Brett Gray) and his youthful crewmates will attain an official Starfleet commission. To address this question, Star Trek: Legacy could enlist Prodigy showrunners Kevin and Dan Hageman and potentially offer Dal a role on the USS Enterprise-G, serving under Captain Seven. Notably, Captain Seven is an accomplished protege of Admiral Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew). By featuring Dal in Star Trek: Legacy, it could potentially explore whether Starfleet will ever move beyond their apprehensions about Augments.

6 Gwyndala

5 Beckett Mariner & Bradward Boimler

Introducing Gwyndala (Ella Purnell), a notable character from Star Trek: Prodigy who ought to feature in Star Trek: Legacy. Her species, the Vau N'Akat, is destined to establish First Contact with the Federation in the 25th century. In an attempt to avert the catastrophic civil war that ravaged their planet during the same era, Gwyn embarked on a mission to prepare her people for the revelation of life beyond their sheltered world. Legacy can shed light on this narrative, uncovering that thanks to Gwyndala's efforts, the Vau N'Akat and the Federation quickly established contact and are now steadfast allies instead of the once embittered adversaries that pitted Starfleet's ships against each other.

Star Trek: Legacy is set two decades after the events of Star Trek: Lower Decks, thereby allowing for the potential inclusion of older incarnations of Ensigns Beckett Mariner (Tawny Newsome) and Bradward Boimler (Jack Quaid) in the series. It is hoped that they have risen through the ranks from the lower decks of the USS Cerritos and assumed command of their own starship. Since Boimler and Mariner are slated to make their live-action debut in season 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, it would be plausible for them to make subsequent live-action appearances, ideally in Star Trek: Legacy.

4 Dr. Julian Bashir

3 Colonel Kira Nerys

The inclusion of Doctor Julian Bashir (Alexander Siddig) in Star Trek: Legacy presents an opportunity to finally uncover whether he joined the enigmatic Section 31 within the Star Trek universe. As an alternative, it is plausible that Julian may find himself serving under Admiral Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) at Starfleet Medical. Star Trek: Prodigy has established that Starfleet embarked on exploring the Delta Quadrant during the latter part of the 24th century, and considering Bashir's long-standing fascination with pioneering medical practices, it is conceivable that the USS Enterprise-G could be deployed to the distant expanses of Federation space to provide assistance to a struggling medical vessel led by Captain Julian Bashir.

Following Captain Benjamin Sisko's departure to the Celestial Temple, Colonel Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor) assumed command of Deep Space Nine. The current state of relations between the Cardassian Union and Bajor after the Dominion War remains uncertain, making Kira an ideal character to delve into this intricate political landscape. Star Trek: Picard season 3 prominently highlighted the lingering scars of the Dominion War, presenting a fascinating opportunity to explore the diplomatic dynamics between the Federation, Bajorans, and Cardassians through Star Trek: Legacy episodes.

2 Voyager's EMH Doctor

Star Trek: Voyager's EMH Doctor (Robert Picardo) was denied a happy ending in the original series, but Star Trek: Legacy may finally fulfill his desires. The impact of Star Trek: Picard's banning of synths on the Doctor's life between the USS Voyager's return and the beginning of Star Trek: Legacy is intriguing. With any luck, he has finally achieved the sentient status that eluded him in Voyager's final season. Legacy has the potential to explore various aspects of the Doctor's journey, particularly the holographic rights storylines that Voyager excelled at. As holographic technology continues to advance, the ongoing debate is bound to be as intense as ever.

1 Admiral Kathryn Janeway

With Prodigy's cancelation, Star Trek: Legacy now has the opportunity to fulfill Terry Matalas' long-awaited vision of seeing Admiral Janeway and Captain Seven together on screen. Originally intended for Star Trek: Picard season 3, this reunion was hindered by budget constraints and Janeway's involvement in Star Trek: Prodigy. However, in this new iteration, Star Trek: Legacy can prominently feature Admirable Janeway, working closely with Seven and the USS Enterprise-G crew, as they embark on crucial diplomatic missions in the dynamic landscape of Star Trek's 25th century.

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The potential of Star Trek: Legacy is far greater than these 11 characters. Terry Matalas has assured that the show will carry on the legacy of the previous generation while exploring the next. This opens up thrilling possibilities for characters from all corners of the Star Trek universe to come together and embark on exciting new adventures, true to Gene Roddenberry's vision of reflecting the complexities of the real world in terms of politics and culture.